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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and WB800F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was unveiled 2 years later than the WB800F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XC10 matches up versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung WB800F

 XC10 WB800F 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2013Fresher by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon XC10

 WB800F XC10 
Display resolution460k1kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung WB800F

 XC10 WB800F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon XC10 has physical measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 against the WB800F.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and WB800F is 54 and 92 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB800F will offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer XC10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have RAW files
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
56
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers focus via touch
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (1,040 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography details
Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
43
offers focus via touch
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than others in class (1,040g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have RAW files
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
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relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (1,040g)
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung WB800F
 Canon XC10Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon XC10 Samsung WB800F
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-04-08 2013-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 20000 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040g (2.29 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,599 $300